{"product_id":"gladiolus-laura-jay-bulbs-uk","title":"Gladiolus 'Laura Jay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich crimson-red flowers with a flash of creamy white make \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Laura Jay' a particularly captivating summer favourite. This elegant, small-flowered gladiolus produces slender spikes of beautifully shaped blooms, each featuring velvety, wine-red petals and contrasting ivory-white markings across the lower petals. The upper petals curve gently forwards, giving the flowers a distinctive, almost orchid-like appearance, while their relatively open arrangement creates a wonderfully light and natural silhouette. The deep red colouring becomes especially striking against the narrow, sword-shaped green foliage, adding warmth and character to summer planting schemes. \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Laura Jay' looks beautiful among airy ornamental grasses, pale pink cosmos and white-flowering perennials, where its rich colouring provides just the right amount of contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelonging to the Primulinus group, \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Laura Jay' combines the elegance of traditional gladioli with a more relaxed, compact growing habit. Reaching approximately 70–80cm tall, its slender but sturdy stems make it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cutting gardens and generous patio containers. Plant the corms in spring, choosing a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. From early summer onwards, \u003ci\u003eGladiolus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Laura Jay' produces its charming flower spikes, which are equally delightful in informal bouquets. Cutting a few stems when the lowest flowers begin to open allows the remaining buds to develop beautifully in the vase. In colder UK gardens, protect the corms from severe frost and prolonged winter wet. With its richly coloured petals and graceful appearance, \u003ci\u003eGladiolus primulinus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Laura Jay' brings a lovely sense of refinement to the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"10 corms","offer_id":60241791418752,"sku":"GLALAUJAY10C","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 corms","offer_id":60241791451520,"sku":"GLALAUJAY30C","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 corms","offer_id":60241791484288,"sku":"GLALAUJAY50C","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/gladiolus-laura-jay-2.jpg?v=1793872347","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/gladiolus-laura-jay-bulbs-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}